Legacy, Anyone?


He did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, but not as his father David had done. In everything he followed the example of his father Joash. 2 Kings 14:3

Throughout the reigns of these kings, Scripture is quick to compare one king to another. David seemed to be the standard. First the kings were classified into good and evil. Next is the degree of good or evil, and finally comparison to someone before him. Even though David was not the first king, he was the standard by which many others were compared.

When it comes to your “legacy,” how are you doing? I think no matter what age we are, we have a great opportunity to leave a lasting legacy to those who come behind us. Think about those who came before us and the kind of legacy they left for us. What were their “distinctives” (good or bad, we can learn from both)? Our sphere of influence may not be as large as the kings in the Old Testament, but it can be just as lasting.

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